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Features Ki Pro Ultra offers many unique features for optimum quality, ease of use, and support for a wide variety of workflows and environments. Ki Pro Ultra provides flexible HD/2K/ UltraHD/4K recording, for versatile operation in mixed format environments, with a very small form factor and solid state storage.
Ki Pro Ultra lets you record edit-friendly 4K, 2K, or HD ProRes files directly to removable AJA Pak Media. Once removed from the Ki Pro Ultra, the Pak can be inserted in the AJA Pak Dock which connects directly to your computer via Thunderbolt or USB 3.0, allowing you to rapidly transfer ProRes files that are ready for use immediately in your non-linear editing system.
For a current listing of all eSATA media qualified by AJA, see: https://www.aja.com/en/products/pak#support AJA Pak Dock The AJA Pak Dock option is an external media reader with Thunderbolt™ and USB 3.0 connections for fast transfer of media to a host computer. Apple ProRes 422 and Apple ProRes 444 Advantages Captured media using Apple ProRes 422 or Apple ProRes 444 is virtually indistinguishable from uncompressed HD/2K/4K sources.
Workflow The following illustration shows typical workflow options for Ki Pro Ultra. Figure 1. Ki Pro Ultra Workflow—Ingest, Edit, Monitor, and Master in 4K, 2K, or HD In This Manual Chapter 1 is the introduction you’re reading, provides an overview of hardware and software features, options, box contents, and system requirements.
When using Ki Pro Ultra, you’ll make cable connections to a variety of equipment based on how it’s being used. Chapters 2 and 3 discuss how to operate and use the Ki Pro Ultra in its many configurations—this chapter introduces the operating configurations, power supply options, plus all indicators, controls, and connections so you’ll have a working...
Controls system power ON/OFF and shows when power is ON (when illuminated) or OFF. NOTE: When power is first applied to Ki Pro Ultra, the unit powers up immediately (without pressing the button. This facilitates a quick return to operation if there is a power interruption.
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The display button can be used to hide the CONFIG or STATUS overlay if it is active. User Control Knob: The User Control Knob on the right hand side of the Ki Pro Ultra front panel is used to scroll through and select menu items. After scrolling to, and high-lighting a menu item of interest, push the knob to select.
1/8” (3.5mm) miniature stereo TRS connection for standard stereo headphones. Connectors The functions of Ki Pro Ultra’s inputs and outputs depend on the operational mode. Ki Pro Ultra’s active input (the one to be recorded) is selected by front panel or web browser control.
An RJ45 connector provides a 10/100/1000 Ethernet port for connecting Ki Pro Ultra directly to a computer or Ethernet hub or switch for connecting to a LAN. Ki Pro Ultra is compatible with CAT-5 straight-through or cross-over Ethernet cables, automatically detecting which is used.
8 channels of output. RS-422 Connector Ki Pro Ultra offers a 9-pin serial port that may be used with some RS-422 devices. IMPORTANT: Not all RS-422 devices have been tested with Ki Pro Ultra, so AJA cannot definitively say which devices may or may not communicate as expected with Ki Pro Ultra when operated under RS-422 remote control.
Always be sure that any media you format has been properly backed up prior to formatting. Ki Pro Ultra will display formatting progress and will display a completion confirmation when done. Press any key to clear the completion prompt.
Editors Once the media is mounted, each clip recorded by Ki Pro Ultra will be a file on its file system, which can be opened in non-linear editors such as Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro, etc.
Chapter 3: Ki Pro Ultra Installation Installation This section describes set up and installation of Ki Pro Ultra. Choices you will make include how Ki Pro Ultra will be controlled (front panel or Ethernet and web-browser) and the physical system requirements for your application.
Ki Pro Ultra. A standard North American line cord with 3-prong plug is included. • Handle Installation Kit • Feet for Desktop Installation Please save all packaging for shipping the Ki Pro Ultra should you need to do so. Figure 4. Ki Pro Ultra Shipping Box Contents Desktop Use Install the Ki Pro Ultra feet (included) when using it on a desktop or flat surface.
To begin using Ki Pro Ultra, plug the 4-pin XLR on the supplied AC adapter into the XLR power socket on the back of Ki Pro Ultra. Then plug the AC adapter line cord into 110 VAC or 230 VAC (the supply is autosensing).
IP address. As long as your network has a DHCP server (usually part of your DHCP router), you need to do nothing other than plug the Ki Pro Ultra into the net. If you need to manually select DHCP, use the User Control Knob to navigate to the parameter 50.1 IP CONFIG, press the knob to activate the menu list, scroll to DHCP and press the...
NOTE: If Ki Pro Ultra fails to find a DHCP server via its network connection, it will fall back to using the factory default static IP of 192.168.0.2—or whatever IP address you’ve previously defined. AJA recommends you define a Static IP address with parameter 50.2 so you’ll be prepared in the event your DHCP server fails.
Figure 8. Ki Pro Ultra User Interface Alphanumeric Keypad Networking Ki Pro If you don’t want to use DHCP to network Ki Pro Ultra and also don’t want to set your own Ultra using the static IP address, you can simply use a Default setting to use a factory setting of 10.65.74.65.
Chapter 4: Front Panel Operation Overview There are two ways to control Ki Pro Ultra—from the front panel or remotely from a web browser connected via the Ethernet RJ45 connector. (See “Browser Remote Control” on page 60.) This chapter discusses controlling and using Ki Pro Ultra from its front panel.
Display Mode Operations: In Status, Config, and Media modes, you use the User Control Knob to scroll through menu items (rotating) and make selections (pressing the knob). Figure 9. Ki Pro Ultra User Control Knob User Control Knob...
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• Audio Input and number of Channels The following figure shows the display for the STATUS menu. Note that the Display button has been pressed twice to include the VU meters. Figure 11. Status Overlay Display Ki Pro Ultra v1.2r1 www.aja.com...
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13, indicates the field is active). When entering a menu, the system remembers and returns to the last selected parameter. The following figure shows the displays for the CONFIG and MEDIA menus. Figure 12. Config Menu, Record Type Figure 13. Media Menu, Media State Ki Pro Ultra v1.2r1 www.aja.com...
TRANSPORT mode is the default mode for Ki Pro Ultra operation. Transport functions are always functional except during some basic configuration operations as noted below. When you power up Ki Pro Ultra, the first level overlay display will provide information for any clip that previously was recorded and it can be played.
CONFIG menu and MEDIA menu parameter topics later in this chapter. Recording Notes Ki Pro Ultra alerts you when the media is nearly full with a “Media Low” prompt at 15% of the remaining capacity. At 10% of the total capacity of the media, the “Media Full”...
2. When you find a clip you want to delete, press the Media button, scroll to 16.25 to delete the current clip and press the knob. 3. Ki Pro Ultra asks, “CONFIRM ACTION. ” Choose OK and press the User Control Knob to confirm deletion. Pressing any other button, will abort the deletion.
Figure 15. Warning Examples Once there is a Ki Pro Ultra alarm active, the STATUS button light will blink for as long as the alarm is present. This alerts you so you’ll know the reasons for the alarm condition are still active—you can then check the ALARMS display by pressing the STATUS button and...
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“WARNING Backup and Reformat” may appear if the media has issues being mounted by the Ki Pro Ultra. As the prompt indicates, it is best to back up the media by copying it to another hard drive or disk array and then reformat the media. Some signs that the media is in a read-only state: even though clips have been recorded to the media, “N/A”...
Apple ProRes 422 LT Apple ProRes 422 PX Files must be Ki Pro Ultra supported frame rates and must use 24-bit 48kHz audio (2 or 8 channel), if audio is included. Files copied to Ki Pro Ultra that do not meet these criteria may not appear in the web UI or front panel UI when you review clips.
IMPORTANT: When the Ki Pro Ultra is in the Media State and the Data - LAN selection is used, only the web UI for control and configuration of the Ki Pro Ultra may be used for data transfer. The web UI will present “Upload+”...
All/Playlist—Plays the current clip and then continues playing Playlist the next clip on the Ki Pro Ultra media or the playlist. Note that with this setting, Ki Pro Ultra will play all clips back regardless of format or framerate—but you may notice the video monitor reset for format/framerate changes.
Press Control Knob and CONFIRM ACTION to Delete all clips on the storage device Ki Pro Ultra media can be used to hold data other than Apple ProRes QuickTime recordings. If other files are saved to the PAK media, they should be placed outside of the “AJA”...
TK value (which can be manually overridden via parameter 17.8 Take). Ki Pro Ultra offers these parameter choices for easy identification of the QuickTime files, so that the names can logically match the shooting script, and are acceptable when imported into various non-linear editors such as Final Cut Pro 7's Browser window, Final Cut Pro X's Events, Avid Media Composer's Bins, etc.
Reel Name, Clip Name, Clip Number, Clip Append, Alpha Append, and Take settings. 3. If the number is at “999”, Ki Pro Ultra will record a clip with take 999, but then cannot auto advance so the second attempt to record will generate a “Name In Use” alarm.
The combined clip name is enabled Example: A001SC1ATK1 Custom Clip Users can elect to give their clips names other than the standard criteria provided by AJA. Naming IMPORTANT: Certain characters may not be allowed or supported if entered for a clip name.
As in the MEDIA menus already presented, pressing the User Control Knob and scrolling changes the current CONFIG parameter’s value to a new one from the Ki Pro Ultra’s list of choices—repeating the list if you continue to scroll—or adjusting a numerical value up or down.
Note that the 4K Crop to UltraHD selection and the 4K /UltraHD to 2K/1080 selections have no impact if 2K or 1080 video is input. By default, the Ki Pro Ultra will output 2K on the SDI monitor and HDMI monitor outputs if the incoming signal is 4K (4096x2160) or 2K (2048x1080) and no “IN CONVERT”...
SDI 1 RGB and SDI 1 YCbCr high frame rates (in excess of 29.97fps) are supported by 3G-SDI. Be sure to connect the AJA Ki Pro Ultra to a 3G-SDI capable device in these cases. If a 3G-SDI capable device is not available, RGB and high frame rate YCbCr may be output via SDI 1 and SDI 2 as “dual link”...
Sets the format of the SDI Monitor outputs. These are the options: Normal (default) No conversion is applied to the monitoring output Out Convert Scaled video is additionally cropped to 1080 (if the source is not already 1080) Ki Pro Ultra v1.2r1 www.aja.com...
This parameter is used to select between Square Division or Two Sample Interleave input Input format (4K and UHD signals only). Ki Pro Ultra can be set to use VPID to determine the input format. However, external equipment does not always report the correct VPID.
8- or 16-channel audio may be the appropriate choice in such situations. Ki Pro Ultra only allows for the selection of either 2 channels or 8 channels of audio to be written to the QuickTime file that is recorded.
This parameter selects the source of reference to genlock to during playback. NOTE: Ki Pro Ultra always genlocks to the selected video input during capture; genlock may only be needed during some playback configurations (such as in a facility with a variety of other equipment).
9.0 INTERVAL RECORD The Ki Pro Ultra can be used to create timelapse recordings via the 9.0 Interval Record, 9.1 Interval Frames and 9.2 Interval Time selections. These are the options: OFF (default) Normal recordings are produced.
Ki Pro Ultra. NOTE: While the Ki Pro Ultra may be configured for a YCbCr or RGB signal generator, the output is ultimately determined by the selection made in the 1.6 SDI OUT menu parameter. Example: The 41.1 VIDEO SG FRMT is set to 1080p 23.98 RGB and the 1.6 SDI OUT is set to SDI 1...
1080p 60 41.2 VIDEO SG This parameter determines the video signal output from Ki Pro Ultra’s internal test signal generator. This parameter is used with parameter 41.1 to determine the type of video test signal output by Ki Pro Ultra. These are the options: OFF (default) Turn test signal output OFF.
41.3 AUDIO SG This parameter determines the audio signal output from Ki Pro Ultra’s internal test signal generator. These are the options: OFF (default) Turn audio test signal output OFF. Silence Output an audio test signal containing silence only. 1 kHz Output a standard 1 kHz test signal tone.
Without a properly configured default gateway (whether you have a router/gateway or not), Ki Pro Ultra will be unable to see other Ki Pros on the network, although you may still be able to control the Ki Pro Ultra via a web browser. Also, without a proper gateway defined, the discovery feature “Available Ki Pros—Click to Refresh”...
50.6 MAC ADDRESS This parameter is an read-only field showing the MAC address of the Ki Pro Ultra’s Ethernet adapter. Information only display Selecting this parameter allows you to view Ki Pro Ultra’s Ethernet MAC address. The MAC address is a unique value associated with the internal Ethernet network adapter.
Standard Time. The options are: • Daylight Savings ON • Daylight Savings OFF 70.10 Screen Saver This parameter sets the number of minutes before Screen Saver dims the Ki Pro Ultra LCD Timeout display. variable from 1 to 60 Push the User Control Knob to enter the time scale and scroll minutes to choose the setting.
Signal Routing Examples Since the Ki Pro Ultra can receive a variety of signals via quad, dual or single link SDI, what follows are examples of how the In Convert, Out Convert, SDI Output and Video Input work in combination with each other.
Chapter 5: Browser Remote Control Overview An optimized web server running on Ki Pro Ultra allows you to remotely monitor and adjust parameter settings via a a browser client running on a network wired computer. The network can be a closed local area network, a straight computer-to-Ki Pro Ultra cable connection, or even exposed through a firewall to a broadband WAN.
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RJ45 socket, via a CAT5 Ethernet cable. To access Ki Pro Ultra, enter its URL in the web browser. The URL will be the IP address defined in Ki Pro Ultra’s Network parameter menus (Note that CONFIG menu parameters 50.1 through 50.4 must all be configured correctly to access Ki Pro Ultra on your...
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IP address. NOTE: If you change the Static IP address of the Ki Pro Ultra camera, you may need to power cycle the Ki Pro Ultra so that the host computer correctly identifies the new IP address.
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All Ki Pro Ultra web screens have certain areas in common. On the left of each screen is a Menu panel listing all the available Ki Pro Ultra screen choices. Click any of these items to jump to that screen. On the right side of each screen you’ll also find a Connection panel.
Operations Unique to the Web UI Updating Firmware The Update Firmware screen allows you to update your Ki Pro Ultra to later versions of software as they are issued by AJA and posted on the website. When software updates are released, they often contain new features, improvements, and bulletins that may be very useful.
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NOTE: You may ensure the new software is running by bringing up the Ki Pro Ultra web page again. The software version is displayed at the top of all web screens. If for some rare reason it didn't update, you can then run through the update steps again.
Import Presets 1-20 lets you browse for and import a previously exported all.presets file from your computer. A dialog box warns you that the operation will overwrite all 20 current preset contents with the contents stored in the file. Ki Pro Ultra v1.2r1 www.aja.com...
Gang Recording with Multiple Ki Pro Ultras At-a-glance you can see all of the Ki Pro Ultra systems that are present on the same local LAN in the Connection section of the web UI. Their system names are shown in the Network panel on the right side of the screen.
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Pro Ultra units To add a Ki Pro Ultra to a gang, simply select the check box for the unit in the Gang column. As a shortcut, if all available Ki Pro Ultra units are desired for a gang, select the All item below Gang.
Name pulls up a pulldown selection of Master Name or Subordinate Name with an OK confirmation button. If the desire is to have clips named the same across all Ki Pro Ultra units' recordings, then select Use: Master Name. If the desire is to have clips named independently on Ki Pro Ultra units, then select Subordinate Name.
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Appropriately encoded clips must have the following properties: • A supported codec: • Apple ProRes 444 • Apple ProRes 422 HQ • Apple ProRes 422 • Apple ProRes 422 LT • Apple ProRes 422 PX Ki Pro Ultra v1.2r1 www.aja.com...
Not all combinations of formats, frame rates and codecs are supported. Playlists AJA provides tools for reviewing clips and creating playlists of clips. These clip playlists can be managed on the web browser Playlists screen, which includes a default All Clips playlist showing all clips on the Ki Pro Ultra unit.
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Ki Pro Ultra. To play back the clip, simply open the Transport page of the web UI and begin playback with the Play button.
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You may create multiple playlists. Playlists are stored as a simple file on the Ki Pro Ultra media alongside the clips.
The Ki Pro Ultra’s handle and desktop feet are included with the unit and, if wanted, are easily installed. This chapter describes the options and accessories available from AJA.
Snap the Caps over the Clamps and tear away the Spacer from the Shield. Ki Pro Ultra Shelf AJA offers this rackmount shelf accepting two Ki Pro Ultra units in a 2RU footprint. Figure 30. Ki Pro Ultra in Rackmount Shelf...
• Apple ProRes 422 • Apple ProRes 422 LT • Apple ProRes 422 PX Removable Storage • 2 x slots, AJA Pak SSD media Pak256, Pak512, Pak1000* *NOTE: 4K/UltraHD 50, 59.94, 60 ProRes HQ recording requires genuine AJA Pak1000 media Video Input Digital •...
Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques visant les appareils numériques de classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du Quadstère des Communications du Canada. Cet appareil numérique de la Classe A est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Ki Pro Ultra v1.2r1 www.aja.com...
Benutzer für entsprechende Gegenmaßnahmen verantwortlich ist. Attention! Ceci est un produit de Classe A. Dans un environnement domestique, ce produit risque de créer des interférences radioélectriques, il appartiendra alors à l?utilisateur de prendre les mesures spécifiques appropriées. Ki Pro Ultra v1.2r1 www.aja.com...
This is a Class A product based on the standard of the VCCI Council (VCCI V-4/2015.04). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio interference may occur, in which case, the user may be required to take corrective actions. Ki Pro Ultra v1.2r1 www.aja.com...
Aviso! Leia e siga todos os avisos e instruções assinalados no produto ou incluídos na documentação. Avviso! Leggere e seguire tutti gli avvisi e le istruzioni presenti sul prodotto o inclusi nella documentazione. Ki Pro Ultra v1.2r1 www.aja.com...
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Aviso! Não instale perto de nenhuma fonte de calor tal como radiadores, saídas de calor, fogões ou outros aparelhos (incluindo amplificadores) que produzam calor. Avviso! Non installare vicino a fonti di calore come termosifoni, diffusori di aria calda, stufe o altri apparecchi (amplificatori compresi) che emettono calore. Ki Pro Ultra v1.2r1 www.aja.com...
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Lo spinotto largo o il terzo polo sono forniti per motivi di sicurezza. Se la spina fornita non si inserisce nella presa di corrente, contattare un elettricista per la sostituzione della presa obsoleta. Ki Pro Ultra v1.2r1 www.aja.com...
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Avviso! Proteggere il cavo di alimentazione in modo che nessuno ci cammini sopra e che non venga schiacciato soprattutto in corrispondenza delle spine e del punto in cui esce dal dispositivo. Ki Pro Ultra v1.2r1 www.aja.com...
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Warning! Do not open the chassis. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. Opening the chassis will void the warranty unless performed by an AJA service center or licensed facility. Avertissement! Ne pas ouvrir le châssis. Aucun élément à l’intérieur du châssis ne peut être réparé...
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è stato rovesciato del liquido è stato rovesciato o qualche oggetto è caduto nel dispositivo, il dispositivo è stato esposto a pioggia o umidità, non funziona correttamente o è caduto. Ki Pro Ultra v1.2r1 www.aja.com...
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(elle ne peut être changée par l’utilisateur). Si jamais vous souhaitez vous débarrasser du Ki Pro Ultra, veillez à le faire en toute sécurité et dans le respect de la réglementation locale. La batterie au lithium ne doit pas être exposée à une chaleur excessive, qu’il s’agisse du soleil ou d’un feu.
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Warning! Ki Pro Ultra has no user-serviceable parts. To remove power from the unit, remove the 4-pin XLR power connector to ensure disconnection. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the device has been damaged in any...
Storage Modules (HDD), will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase. AJA Video warrants that the hard- disk based Storage Modules (HDD), will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase.
Limitation of Liability UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL AJA VIDEO BE LIABLE IN ANY WAY FOR ANY LOST, CORRUPTED OR DESTROYED DATA, FOOTAGE OR WORK, OR FOR ANY OTHER INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR FOR ANY THIRD PARTY CLAIM,...
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77 Playback Image Division 48 gang recording 67 playback recorded media 35 power connector 19 preferred web browsers 60 Hardware 9 preset, recall 58 HDMI 18 Preset, Store 58 head phone volume knob 16 Ki Pro Ultra v1.2r1 www.aja.com...
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15 transport mode operation 33 Two Sample Interleave 48, 49 Unpacking 23 update firmware 64 upload files to Ki Pro Ultra 69 Video, Loss Of 53 video, loss of 53 VU meters 16 web screens 63 web server 60 workflow 12 Ki Pro Ultra v1.2r1...